Chapter 1
1.
Complete the conceptualizing leadership
questionnaire. List from largest to smallest, your scores and corresponding
categories.
a.
Trait emphasis-17
b.
Relationship emphasis-16
c.
Skill emphasis-16
d.
Process emphasis-15
e.
Behavior emphasis-14
f.
Ability emphasis-13
2.
Answer the three reflection questions on page
14.
a.
I have a great variety of leaders, some
excellent some mediocre, over the course of my lifetime. Leaders can be found
in every aspect of society, from football coaches to employment supervisors.
Leaders can also be found when one is not expected, such as the case of a
student stepping up to ensure the completion of a group assignment. My personal
view is that leadership entails the management, guidance, inspiration, and
assistance to a group of individuals in pursuit of individual or collective
goals.
b.
The scores of the leadership questionnaire
suggest that I emphasize the role of the leader while additionally placing
importance on the communication between leaders and subordinates. I would tend
to agree with the trait emphasis and relationship emphasis and most dissent
from the skill and process emphasis.
c.
I believe that leadership is an inherent ability
and cannot be learned or taught. I have worked along alongside individuals who have
had natural leadership abilities as well as reported to individuals who lacked
any leadership qualities and instead were placed in supervisory positions based
on performance or seniority.
Chapter 2
1.
Complete 2.2 Observational Exercise.
a.
George Washington-integrity, determination,
charisma
b.
Harriet Tubman-determination, charisma,
confidence
c.
Eleanor Roosevelt-integrity, intelligence,
sociability
d.
Winston Churchill-charisma, intelligence, sociability
e.
Mother Teresa-determined, integrity, confidence
f.
Nelson Mandela-integrity, determined, charisma
g.
Bill Gates-intelligence, confidence, integrity
h.
Oprah Winfrey-charisma, confidence, sociability
2.
List the six key traits discussed in this
chapter. Which 2 do you feel you are strong in? Why? Which 2 do you feel you
are weak in? Why?
a.
Charisma
b.
Confidence
c.
Determination
d.
Integrity
e.
Intelligence
f.
Sociability
g.
I feel that I am the strongest in Determination
and Integrity, while weakest in charisma and confidence. I demonstrate
determination constantly by always working to achieve my goals, whether they
are career, academic or personal focused. I have learned over the years that
honesty and trustworthiness are two critical traits that are required in order
to enter my chosen career field of law enforcement. Once again exemplifying
determination I have worked to make sure that I do not damage my integrity in
anyway. While I am determined in achieving my goals, my confidence in doing so
is not always at its highest level. Sometimes I feel as though I am not able to
overcome a particular situation resulting from placing doubt in my skills and
abilities. I have been informed over the years that I am not an exciting or
cheerful person to be around and therefore lack charisma. I often am told that
I appear to be in a bad mood or appear as something is bothering me even when
that is not the case.
3.
Complete 2.3 Action Question 1.
a.
If I were to incorporate traits of leadership
from a historical figure into my style of leadership I would choose to model
myself after Bill Gates. I feel as though his high degree of intelligence helps
to elevate his own self-confidence, promoting confidence throughout his
organization.
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